Medium DVSA Vehicles
Ford — 25s59 transit transit custom – potential exhaust manifold nut incorrectly torqued
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⚠ What You Should Do
Visually check to confirm all nut positions and condition. Remove the engine and replace the nut and stud if not ok.
Recall Details
Defect: On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the exhaust manifold nuts during the manufacturing process. This could lead to exhaust gas leaking and the melting of the nearby plastic oil separator causing oil to leak on to hot surfaces and the risk of fire.
Remedy: Visually check to confirm all nut positions and condition. Remove the engine and replace the nut and stud if not ok.
Vehicles affected: 2
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2025/199
Make: FORD | Model: TRANSIT
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2025/199.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the exhaust manifold nuts during the manufacturing process. This could lead to exhaust gas leaking and the melting of the nearby plastic oil separator causing oil to leak on to hot surfaces and the risk of fire.